Job prospects Accounting Assistant in the Fredericton–Oromocto

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Accounting and related clerks" in the Fredericton–Oromocto or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Accounting and related clerks in the Fredericton–Oromocto. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Accounting and related clerks in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

  • Approximately 640 people work in this occupation.
  • Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 18%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 14%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 11%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Accounting and related clerks across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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